
Persepolis. Courtesy of Photofest
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Great Adaptations
May 21July 3, 2011School’s almost out, but it’s always a good time to hit the books. Here are some of the best adaptations of recent years, combining great literature with big-screen entertainment. There’s something for all ages, including Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer and A Little Princess for children five and up, and excellent versions of True Grit and Scott Pilgrim for tweens and teens.
Organized by Rachael Rakes, Assistant Curator of Film

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Saturday, May 21, 1:00 p.m.

Persepolis
Saturday, May 28, 1:00 p.m.

Persepolis
Sunday, May 29, 1:00 p.m.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Saturday, June 4, 1:00 p.m.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Sunday, June 5, 1:00 p.m.

A Little Princess
Saturday, June 11, 1:00 p.m.

A Little Princess
Sunday, June 12, 1:00 p.m.

True Grit
Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m.

True Grit
Sunday, June 19, 1:00 p.m.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Saturday, June 25, 1:00 p.m.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Sunday, June 26, 1:00 p.m.

Flipped
Saturday, July 2, 1:00 p.m.

Flipped
Sunday, July 3, 1:00 p.m.